68780 ZIP Code — Stuart, NE
Holt County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68780 is located in Stuart, Nebraska, within Holt County. It covers approximately 288.15 square miles and serves a population of 917 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68780
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $74,323.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
917
population
288.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68780 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68780
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68780. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Stuart | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 917 |
| Population density | 3 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 288.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.5602 |
| Longitude | -99.1293 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 402 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.6% | 39.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.2% | 40.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.8% | 17.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
917
Population
3
People per sq mi
37.2
Median age
$74,323
Median household income
$36,042
Per capita income
$166,300
Median home value
$750
Median monthly rent
76.9%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
365
Housing units
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
46
Under 5
48
11
5–9
12
42
10–14
44
13
15–19
14
33
20–24
34
51
25–34
52
60
35–44
61
32
45–54
33
40
55–59
41
50
60–64
52
41
65–74
43
22
75–84
23
9
85+
10
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 227 | 24.8% |
| 18 and over | 690 | 75.2% |
| 65 and over | 148 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 37.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98.6%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 904 | 98.6% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.6% | 39.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.2% | 40.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.8% | 17.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
6.6%
$50k–$75k
24.0%
$75k–$100k
17.6%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $74,323 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.3%
$50k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
26.9%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k–$300k
23.7%
$300k–$500k
11.1%
$500k–$1M
11.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,300 |
| Median rent / month | $750 |
| Owner occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter occupied | 23.1% |
| Vacant | 19.2% |
| Single-family detached | 86.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% |
| 3 or more | 38.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.6% |
| Electricity | 40.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.6% |
| Wood | 3.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 203 | 55.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 49 | 13.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 55 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 56 | 15.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 83 | 22.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 80 | 22.0% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.8% | 20.0% |
| Married | 54.4% | 63.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.0% | 10.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 6.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
27.9%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Associate's degree
20.5%
Bachelor's degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 52 | 24.0% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 84 | 38.7% |
| High school | 44 | 20.3% |
| College / grad school | 31 | 14.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.7%
Agriculture & mining
14.3%
Retail trade
11.6%
Transportation & utilities
10.2%
Finance & real estate
9.8%
Professional & management
7.5%
Other services
6.6%
Construction
5.9%
Information
3.6%
Manufacturing
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.4%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Public administration
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.0% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 59.0% |
| Government | 18.7% |
| Self-employed | 21.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.8% |
| Carpool | 2.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 8.0% |
| Work from home | 18.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 9.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
4.8%
18 and over
10.2%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
65.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.4% |
| Retirement income | 6.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| High blood pressure | 36.4% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 7.9% |
| Arthritis | 29.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 8.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 26.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.7% |
| Depression | 15.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 10.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 38 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 11.8% |
| 65 and over | 20.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.6% |
| Public insurance | 23.1% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 823 | 89.7% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 910 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 894 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 767 | 83.6% |
| Foreign born | 16 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 93 | 10.1% |
| French | 85 | 9.3% |
| Dutch | 13 | 1.4% |
| Arab | 13 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 8 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 7 | 0.8% |
| German | 1 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68780
What city is ZIP code 68780 in?
ZIP code 68780 is primarily assigned to Stuart, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68780 in?
ZIP code 68780 falls within Holt County, Nebraska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68780?
The median home value in ZIP code 68780 is $166,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 68780?
ZIP code 68780 has an estimated population of 917 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68780?
The median household income in ZIP code 68780 is $74,323, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68780 in?
ZIP code 68780 observes the CST timezone.